BCJ 565
Deviant Behavior
Online Course
BCJ 565 Deviant Behavior
3 Semester Units
3 Semester Units
Deviant Behavior examines deviance from key sociological perspectives and theories. The course provides real-world examples of deviance throughout to encourage critical thinking about deviant behavior and its impact at the personal level and on society as a whole. In addition, this course will explore global perspectives on deviance and best practices for researching deviant behavior and social control.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the different conceptions, perspectives, and key terminology related to deviance.
- Examine best practices for researching deviance.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the various social-related theories of deviance including their development, applications, and criticisms.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the various other theories of deviance including their development, applications, and criticisms.
- Discuss the societal responses to deviance, deviant careers, and career deviance.
- Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to deviant behavior.
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